Hob Laine
York, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Hob Laine is located in York. Crime is around average for the area, with 104 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 227m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Hob Laine, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Hamilton Panthers FC Clubhouse 531m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital 376m · 5 min walk
- Askham Bar Community Diagnostic Centre 1591m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Dringhouses 900m · 11 min walk
- Rowntree Park reading cafe 1418m · 18 min walk
- Acomb 1678m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mayfield Grove Nature Reserve 413m · 5 min walk
- Rose Garden 521m · 6 min walk
- Goddards Garden 717m · 9 min walk
- Holgate Allotments Community Orchard Garden 875m · 11 min walk
- West Bank Park 935m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy 624m · 8 min walk
- Dringhouses Primary School 710m · 9 min walk
- All Saints Catholic School York 863m · 11 min walk
- St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1058m · 13 min walk
- Acomb Primary School 1072m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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